2010 XDR to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 11.9279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.2103.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7176 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6818 to the December average rate of 10.4700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
XDR to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.4038, compared to 10.9157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4881 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.6752 ZAR (High: 11.7034 / Low: 11.0282). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1870 ZAR (High: 11.1625 / Low: 10.9755).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4261 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 11.7693.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8909 | 11.4343 | 11.6818 |
| February | 11.9279 | 11.5794 | 11.7693 |
| March | 11.7066 | 11.1541 | 11.3605 |
| April | 11.3090 | 10.9150 | 11.1065 |
| May | 11.7034 | 11.0282 | 11.2732 |
| June | 11.3797 | 11.0335 | 11.2315 |
| July | 11.5652 | 11.0584 | 11.3307 |
| August | 11.1625 | 10.9755 | 11.0834 |
| September | 11.0536 | 10.7104 | 10.8650 |
| October | 11.1043 | 10.6876 | 10.8487 |
| November | 11.0349 | 10.7489 | 10.8961 |
| December | 10.6992 | 10.2103 | 10.4700 |